The rate of loss of heat from a body cooling under conditions of forced convection is proportional to its $(A)$ heat capacity $(B)$ surface area $(C)$ absolute temperature $(D)$ excess of temperature over that of surrounding. State which of the following is correct:

  • A
    $A, B, C$ are correct
  • B
    Only $A$ and $C$ are correct
  • C
    Only $B$ and $D$ are correct
  • D
    Only $D$ is correct

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